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With Gauge

TENSION MEASURING PROCEDURE WHEN USING A TENSION GAUGE





1. Rotate the crankshaft in a counterclockwise direction to position of 90 degrees before top dead center as shown in the illustration.

NOTE: Make sure the valves are adjusted properly.





2. Measure the belt tension in the middle of the tension side span using the tension gauge. (BORROUGHS BT-33-73F TYPE)

Timing belt tension (belt cool to touch): 9.5 - 16.5Kg (20.9 - 36.4 lb)

CAUTION:
1)Put the arm on bottom of belt teeth and put the spindle on the middle of belt back surface.
2)Keep hands off the gauge indicator while taking the measurement.


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